Prayer Of The Faithful - St. Mary's Catholic Church

1 1 Universal Prayer / Prayer of the Faithful Following are six sets of examples of the prayers that are spoken at the wedding liturgy. They vary widely in style to give you a sense of what is possible. These prayers are a good opportunity to personalize the liturgy while remembering the needs of others in the midst of the day s joy. If you would like to use one of these sets, let our staff know your preference. The wording can be customized and the names of sick or deceased relatives can be mentioned. If you would like to write your own prayers, guidelines for writing your own prayers are included. You will also find more information about these prayers on pp.

2 36-37 in the Celebrating Marriage book. Option 1 For the Church throughout the world and for the parishes of which (Groom s Name) and (Bride s Name) have been a part; (Here you may optionally name the churches where you were baptized, received first Communion and confirmation, and other communities of which you have been a part); we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For our nation, state and city, and for those who serve in our government, we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For the poor, the homeless and the unemployed, and for all who suffer under persecution, we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer .

3 For (Bride s Name) and (Groom s Name) and for all married couples, for their faithfulness to each other and for their loving service of the Gospel, we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For their parents and families, for their godparents (option: put their names in here) and for all who formed them in faith, we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For the sick, for those unable to be with us today, and for our deceased relatives, we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . Option 2 For the Church and those who serve the Church and for all people who preach and practice the Gospel of Christ. We pray to the R.

4 Lord, hear our Prayer . Perhaps something like: For the Jewish people, the first to hear the Word of God, and for their continual growth in the love of God s name and in faithfulness to the covenant. We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For the outcasts and downtrodden of our city and our nation, and for churches and families who offer them refuge and compassion. We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For the Lord s abundant blessings on (Groom s Name) and (Bride s Name) in their married life. We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For their families and friends as we rejoice with one another today, and for our support of one another in times of need.

5 We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For family members who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith; especially (here you may name deceased relatives). We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . The Rite of Marriage: Options for the Universal Prayer / Prayer of the Faithful 2 Option 3 That the trust of in God and in each other be a sign of hope for all people, we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . That partners in marriage everywhere affirm one another with actions based on mutual respect, we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . That those who experience difficulties in their marriage grow in loving communication with God and each other, we pray to the R.

6 Lord, hear our Prayer . That the love of husbands and wives grow daily through honest expressions of affection, we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . That all of us celebrating the start of this marriage receive strength and inspiration for our lives, we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . Option 4 For the Church , those who serve in the Church , and for all people who preach and practice the gospel of Christ; may they lead us to deeper faith in God and a stronger love for others. We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For all leaders of government; may they be effective in achieving peace and eliminating poverty.

7 We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For (Groom s Name) and (Bride s Name),that they may have divine assistance at every moment, the constant support of friends, a warm love reaching out to others and good health until a graceful old age. We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . That they may be granted the Lord s peace, and the grace to bear Faithful Christian witness in the world. We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For all married persons; may they continue to give, be able to forgive and find happiness deepen with the passing of each day. We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . That all Christians may reflect Jesus love, and thus inspire their neighbors to a more generous life.

8 We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For those who are injured, sick, lonely, discouraged or oppressed; may they be strengthened by God s love and aided by God s people. We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For those who have died; (pause).. Especially (here you may name deceased relatives); may they enjoy perfect happiness and total fulfillment in eternal life. We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . The Rite of Marriage: Options for the Universal Prayer / Prayer of the Faithful 3 Option 5 For leaders of Church and state, for heads of institutions, for heads of homes and households, that they will lead us and guide us in the search for God and the good life, and in the search for peace and joy we pray to the R.

9 Lord, hear our Prayer . For all married people: for those who married yesterday, for the new couples married today, for those who will marry tomorrow, That they may savor the joy of being together, warm love, friends, and a long life we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For all single people who seek a vocation full of life and full of love we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For the lonely old and the lonely young, for the hungry rich & the hungry poor, for the sick in body, mind and spirit, for the weakness in all of us we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For our relatives and friends who walk with us on life s journey, and for those who have gone before us to the other side of life.

10 We pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . Option 6 For our Church , to keep the promise of salvation we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For our world, to keep the promise of peace we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For our country, to keep the promise of freedom we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For our parish, to keep the promise of discipleship we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For our hearts, to keep the promise of loving we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For our hands, to keep the promise of giving we pray to the R. Lord, hear our Prayer . For our lives, to keep the promise of growing we pray to the R.